No Fair Maidens Book

Through the threads of folklore, mythology, memoir, history and landscape, No Fair Maidens identifies a better way of being for modern women.

The author, Kim Willis, crafts a new vision for Britain where women are a force of nature, drifting from the traditional path of marriage and motherhood towards a new set of stories to light the way. From shape-shifting enchantresses, scaly nymphs and goddesses who once commanded our lands, these are no fair maidens, but powerful warrioresses and animalistic beasts.

As Kim uncovers the ancient myths hidden in the rugged landscapes of the British Isles, the stories of women like Arianrhod, Melusine and Cerridwen awaken a forgotten power. Journeying from the Severn to Skye, Eryri to Northumberland, Kim discovers new magic in the tales of old, unveiling forgotten truths about grief and healing, while charting a new course through sisterhood and sexuality, fertility and freedom.